CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in PLESNOIS (57140), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.6 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ (SIREN 497631895)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017
Revenue 2 606 013 € 2 387 014 € 2 208 298 € 2 000 222 € 1 460 175 € N/C N/C
Net income 126 840 € 184 582 € 229 939 € 124 741 € 163 103 € 181 935 € 35 130 €
EBITDA 277 764 € 401 919 € 419 286 € 231 632 € 299 836 € N/C N/C
Net margin 4.9% 7.7% 10.4% 6.2% 11.2% N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ achieves revenue of 2.6 M€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +15.6%. Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (378 k€), gross margin stands at 2.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 85%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 278 k€, representing 10.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+9%), EBITDA varies by -31%, reducing margin by 6.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 127 k€, i.e. 4.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 606 013 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 228 028 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
Gross Operating Surplus (EBITDA)
Definition
Resources generated by current operations, before depreciation and financial expenses.
Formula
Value added - Personnel expenses - Taxes
Interpretation
Positive = profitable activity

277 764 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

170 924 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

126 840 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 62%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 8.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy
20-30% : Average
< 20% : Low

61.703%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
Cash flow / Revenue
Definition
Self-financing capacity relative to revenue.
Formula
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
The higher the ratio, the more cash the company generates

8.266%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
Repayment capacity
Definition
Number of years needed to repay debts with cash flow.
Formula
Financial debt / Cash flow
Interpretation
< 3 years : Excellent
3-5 years : Fair
> 5 years : Warning

0.0

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

37.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.99
Q3: 48.5
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE... (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
61.7% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.63%
Med: 34.78%
Q3: 58.76%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE... (61.7%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.87 years
Excellent -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE... (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 214.94. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good
1-1.5 : Fair
< 1 : Liquidity risk

214.942

Interest coverage (2024) ?
Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
Formula
EBIT / Interest expenses
Interpretation
> 3 : Comfortable
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risk

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
214.94 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.14
Med: 205.95
Q3: 337.03
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE... (214.94) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 2.48x
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE... (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 52 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 31 days. The company must finance 21 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 24 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 48 days of revenue, i.e. 347 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released
Positive = financing needed

346 600 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good
45-60j : Average
> 60j : Long

52 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow

31 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover

24 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
WCR in days of revenue
Definition
Expresses working capital requirement in days of revenue.
Formula
(Operating WCR / Revenue) x 360
Interpretation
The fewer days, the better the working capital management

48 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (41 transactions). This range of 164 682€ to 1 361 586€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
164k€ 800k€ 1361k€
800 887 € Range: 164 682€ - 1 361 586€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 41 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.

  • EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
  • Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
  • Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.

This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

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Frequently asked questions about CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ

What is the revenue of CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ ?

The revenue of CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ in 2024 is 2.6 M€.

Is CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ profitable?

Yes, CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ generated a net profit of 127 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ ?

The headquarters of CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ is located in PLESNOIS (57140), in the department Moselle.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ ?

The tax return of CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).

In which sector does CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ operate?

CENTRE DE VERIFICATION DE METZ operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.